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Unknown in-app purchases from your account? Important safety tips to follow
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Unknown in-app purchases from your account? Important safety tips to follow
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jun 30, 2021, 10:04AM IST
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However, there may be times that your child uses your phone and may end up making in-app purchases unknowingly. But there's a way to stop prevent such accidental purchases on your device from apps and games by turning on authentication. To help prevent accidental or unwanted purchases on your device authentication is required before any purchases, including in-app purchases, are made from any apps available in the Children's section, even if you usually don't require one. Here are all the details
What is app authentication and how it works
Authentication means certain information, like a password, must be entered on your device to make a purchase. If needed, you can change or reset your Google Account password. You can set a password or authentication for all app purchases on Google Play Store. This authentication also works for in-app purchases.
How authentication works across different devices: What to do and what not
Google Play Store authentication settings also work across devices where you are logged in. Remember, you need to be logged in with the same account in all the devices. However, if you use multiple accounts on your device, repeat the steps below for each account on the device.
Open the Google Play
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Settings and then Authentication and then Require authentication for purchases.
Choose a setting
The options include: Password or Biometric authentication
Just toggle on the option you want to set. Set this for all purchases made through Google Play on the device
Here too there are three options: 1. For all purchases; 2. Every 30 minute; 3. Never
Note: To change authentication settings you will need your Google password. Visit account recovery if you don't remember your password.
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